210 Maud Street, Punta Gorda
Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Exhibits
Florida's Best: May 7 to June 14
Reception: Thursday, May 26, 5 to 7 p.m.
Art features 2D and 3D in all mediums but all are created with Florida in mind. Goff Gallery.
Artistry of Dance Photography: May 15 to June 13
Photographers on display in Rebecca Hall are Larry McNiff, Sorcha Augustine, Mark Schermeister, Angel Tisdale & Chase Rossman.
Water, Water Everywhere: May 18 to June 13
Reception: Thursday, May 26, 5 p.m.
Judged and juried exhibit of 2D and 3D art of everything to do with water from boating, fishing, shells, beaches and sun.
Off-Site Exhibits
The Wyvern Hotel | 101 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Nix & Associates Real Estate | 2421 Shreve St, Unit 111, Punta Gorda
Classes
Four-and six week classes and two-day workshops are offered this summer.
Visit the website for a full list of classes and details.
Portrait Open Studio: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Develop your skills with a live model. All sessions welcome artists working with watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastels, colored pencils, scratchboard and more. Easels available for use during session.
Four-week classes include:
Mixed Media Watercolor with Joanne Stramara
Begins Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Classes begin with basic art concepts and a review of drawing, color, design, and techniques. Weekly demonstrations and practice of fundamentals, including the use of shortcuts, photos, and watercolor techniques. The final weeks will be a student project of your choice.
Picturing Punta Gorda Photography with Clyde Sweatt
Begins, Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Photograph Punta Gorda's unique characteristics throughout the city. This class involves classroom work, and field work. Take advantage of the beautiful scenes throughout our city, while learning how to shoot your best photos.
Beading Techniques & Bracelets Class with Paulette Morrissey
Begins Monday, May 23, 9 a.m. to Noon
Make three different bracelets with Delica and glass beads in a variety of sizes and create dependable closures without a loom.
Nantucket Basket Weaving Class with Nancy Gray Giffin
Begins Tuesday, May 24, 9 a.m. to Noon
Learn the techniques of weaving a Nantucket lightship using a mold.
Wearable Art Class with Evelyn Levasseur
Begins Tuesday, May 25, 9 a.m. to Noon
Create wearable art from simple supplies and techniques. Each class creates a different wearable piece of art.
Introduction to Camera Exposure with Bob Nishihira
Begins Wednesday, May 26, 9 a.m. to Noon
This three-session course is designed for picture-takers of all levels who wish to take the mystery out of camera exposure settings. Whether a novice or seasoned pro, all will benefit from the exposure tips and techniques that will be covered in this course. Students will produce photographs that will be evaluated by instructor in class critique sessions.
Elements of Design & Composition with Bob Nishihira
Begins Thursday, June 2, 1 to 4 p.m.
Learn about the elements of design such as dominance, repetition and contrast and your photography will surely improve. This hand-on course that will be fun and challenging.
Pine Needle Baskets and More with Kathryn Erickson
Begins Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Learn the basics of weaving pine needles to make interesting bowls, baskets, and more.
Six-week classes include:
Watercolor for Intermediate Plus with Linda Benson
Begins Monday, May 30, 9 a.m. to Noon
Refresh your skills and advance by learning new tips and tricks with brush techniques, color theory, gradients and composition. Enjoy being creative with transparent watercolors and learn something new or refresh your skills. This class is best for those with some watercolor experience already.
Watercolor for Beginners with Linda Benson
Begins Monday, May 30, 1 to 4 p.m.
Learn basic brush techniques, color theory, gradients, and composition.
Fused Glass with Janie Duke
Begins Tuesday May 31, 1 to 4 p.m.
This beginning glass class is for those who have never worked in glass before. Make a small bowl or plate. Learn the basics: types of glass, tools and learning to cut glass. Design and form are discussed and learn what glass does as it warms in the kiln and how it affects your finished piece.
How to Paint Like the Old Master-Oil with Catherine Lucas
Begins Wednesday June 1, 1 to 4 p.m.
This all-level class guides you through the process of developing a painting using the traditional techniques of indirect painting. Begin with a drawing, transfer to a canvas, and develop into a monochromatic under painting. Apply thin layers of paint and glazes to achieve the luminosity and depth of the old masters. Work from your own still life setup with objects of your choosing.
Pottery Hand Built and Wheel All Levels with Rick Hicks
Begins Thursday, June 2, 1 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 9 p.m.
This class caters to the individual with a desire to learn the art and technique of hand built or wheel thrown pottery. The class is designed for the beginner as well as those that have been challenged by the potter’s wheel. This class will focus on mastering the basics of centering, pulling, and shaping. Learn to create bowls, vases, and other functional stoneware pottery pieces. No previous pottery experience is needed.
Pottery Wheel All Levels with Steve Strunk
Begins Thursday, June 2, 6 to 9 p.m.; Friday, June 3, 9 a.m. to Noon or Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn the basics of wheel pottery. This class caters to the beginner with a desire to learn the art and technique of creating pottery on the pottery wheel. Learn about different clays, glazes, and techniques. During this class you will learn how to make a basic bowl, cup, and plate.
Stained Glass Studio with Belinda Duclos
Begins Thursday, June 2, 1 to 4 p.m.
Learn the complete process of traditional stained-glass design and complete a simple sun catcher using the copper foil method within the first two classes. Choose your next project from a vast library of pattern books.
Silver & Copper Studio-All levels with Belinda Duclos
Begins Thursday, June 2, 6 to 9 p.m. or Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn to create jewelry using mixed metals in our metal studio equipped with the most popular tools for many metal manipulation methods. Solder, etch, texture, drill, form, rivet, cut saw, stamp, color, cast and more, as you acquire skills. Learn to use the rolling mill, bench shear, drill press, hydraulic press, buffer, bench sander, stamps, mandrels, hand tools with safe tool handling techniques. Must have taken Introduction to Jewelry or have experience with soldering and using an acetylene torch.
Pottery Big and Tall with Rick Hicks
Begins Thursday, June 2, beginners 1 to 4 p.m., advanced 9 a.m. to Noon
Continue to develop your Pottery skills. After mastering the basics of centering, pulling, and shaping, hand building and throwing larger pots, advance your skills with more tips and tricks. Advanced glaze techniques are included.
Silver and Copper Studio Experienced Class with Belinda Duclos
Begins Friday, June 3, 9 a.m. to Noon
Jewelry Studio for those with experience. Create jewelry using mixed metals in our studio equipped with the most popular tools for many metal manipulation methods: Solder, etch, texture, drill, form, rivet, cut saw, stamp, color, cast and more. Use the acetylene torch, rolling mill, bench shear, drill press, hydraulic press, buffer, bench sander, stamps, mandrels, hand tools with safe tool handling techniques. Tool kits provided or bring your own. Stones and metals are available for purchase.
Watercolor – All Levels with Linda Benson
Begins Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn basic brush techniques, color theory, gradients, and composition.
